Chinese health treatment was traditionally provided by medical personnel and the profession of nursing did not really
exist. Modern nursing evolved following the arrival of Western missionaries in the late 19th century. Throughout the 20th
century, nursing development was significantly influenced by the political climate, particularly during the Cultural Revolution
of 1966 - 1976, when most nursing schools were closed. There are now over 1.2 million Chinese nurses, with around 98.6
nurses per 100,000 population. Education and training is heavily influenced by the medical model, with the majority of
Chinese nurses educated in secondary programs of 2 to 4 years duration. An important aspect of nursing practice is
reflected in the Chinese cultural understanding of health. For Chinese people, illness occurs when there is disharmony
between the patient and their environment. As such, a large component of traditional Chinese medicine focuses on restoring
this overall balance, rather than simply treating the symptoms. Future issues for Chinese nursing include upgrading all
nurse education programs to a bachelor degree level, expanding the scientific research base and increasing the international
focus
Chinese health treatment was traditionally provided by medical personnel and the profession of nursing did not reallyexist. Modern nursing evolved following the arrival of Western missionaries in the late 19th century. Throughout the 20thcentury, nursing development was significantly influenced by the political climate, particularly during the Cultural Revolutionof 1966 - 1976, when most nursing schools were closed. There are now over 1.2 million Chinese nurses, with around 98.6nurses per 100,000 population. Education and training is heavily influenced by the medical model, with the majority ofChinese nurses educated in secondary programs of 2 to 4 years duration. An important aspect of nursing practice isreflected in the Chinese cultural understanding of health. For Chinese people, illness occurs when there is disharmonybetween the patient and their environment. As such, a large component of traditional Chinese medicine focuses on restoringthis overall balance, rather than simply treating the symptoms. Future issues for Chinese nursing include upgrading allnurse education programs to a bachelor degree level, expanding the scientific research base and increasing the internationalfocus
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